Gertler Law Firm is a distinguished New Orleans-based personal injury practice with nearly five decades of experience, specializing in catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and complex mass tort litigation. Renowned for securing landmark verdicts and settlements, including a historic $591 million judgment against the tobacco industry, the firm combines deep local roots with a formidable trial record to advocate for injured individuals and families across Louisiana.
Founded by Judge David Gertler and now led by attorneys Mike, Louis, and Josh Gertler, the firm provides client-focused representation with a boutique approach, ensuring personalized attention in high-stakes cases. Their expertise spans automotive accidents, mesothelioma claims, medical malpractice, and product liability, leveraging extensive knowledge of Louisiana law and a relentless commitment to justice. The team is highly recognized, with accolades including inclusion in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Law Firms and repeated selections to Louisiana Super Lawyers.
Services Offered
- Personal Injury & Accidents
- Auto & Transportation Accidents (Car, Truck, Motorcycle, Pedestrian, Uber/Lyft, Drunk Driving, Street Car/Public Transit)
- Slip & Fall / Premises Accidents
- Dog Bites / Animal Attacks
- Construction Accidents
- Brain & Catastrophic Injuries
- Wrongful Death
- Product Liability & Mass Torts / Class Actions
- Defective Products
- Device / Implant Recall Claims (Defective Hip/Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement Recall, Shoulder Pain Pumps, Paragard IUD)
- Environmental / Toxic Exposure / Cancer (Mesothelioma/Asbestos, Roundup or similar herbicide/toxin claims)
- Class Action & Mass Torts
- Medical Malpractice & Medical Injuries (Medical Malpractice, Birth Injuries, Dental Malpractice, Brain Injury)
- Elder Abuse & Premises Liability (Nursing Home Abuse/Neglect, Premises Liability)
- Wills, Successions & Estate Services (Louisiana Successions, Wills)
- Workers’ Compensation
Serving clients throughout Louisiana, including Orleans, Jefferson, St. Bernard, Plaquemines, and neighboring parishes, the firm offers comprehensive legal support in English. Their notable achievements include multiple multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts in mesothelioma, medical malpractice, and accident cases, reinforcing their status as a leading advocate for injury victims.
